The average bus between Penzance and Bideford takes 10h 49m and the fastest bus takes 8h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Bideford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Penzance and Bideford. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bideford at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Lloyds Bank and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Penzance to Bideford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Bideford. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bideford station via Lloyds Bank. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
Penzance to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Penzance to Bideford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Westgate Street station.
The distance between Penzance and Bideford is 137 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Torridge Hill via Lloyds Bank, Westgate Street, and Library in around 7h 24m.